When asked how questions from retail investors differ from institutional investors’ questions, some IROs say they don’t receive questions from retail investors, while others find no substantial difference in the types of questions asked, whether from retail or institutional investors. Many, however, mention notable and varied distinctions in the types of questions asked by retail investors.
For many IROs, retail investor questions tend to focus more on short-term issues, primarily dividends as well as share price and short-term P&L. They are